>Manipulation 101 Lesson #10 Manipulation by Using Notions Of "Higher Authority".
...> A great technique to manipulate people is by suggesting to them that there>are higher powers than their own mind that can control their thoughts and>everyone else's. Imply that you have access to those higher powers. This will>induce in them a sense of fear and respect for you, as their latent tendencies>to follow and obey external authority are exploited to your advantage. Here is>an example:

Earlier in the same post;

>people on this list and everywhere else are infected>with mind viruses because there are people who are manipulating others by>purposely spreading such mind viruses.